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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.41, 413.29 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.41, 413.29 and 184.15 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.41 : 413.29 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.41/413.29 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.41x = 413.29 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.41x = 76,105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,105.26/275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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